670003_HISTORICAL_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

CEN
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Brandon Howard
Howard Farms - Finish
5601 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Dear Brandon Howard
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 17, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS670003
Howard Farms - Finish
Animal Waste Management System
Onslow County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on September
13, 2011. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the lagoon at Howard Farms - Finish facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2014.
The next sludge survey at this facility should be performed before December 31, 2014. Thank
you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: W. min-,Ufon:Regional OMce,-Ayuif Pro efcfion_Si I &-
Permit File AWS670003
1636 hail Service Center, Raleigh, North Caroiina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Dvd- Ralei4 North Carolina 27604
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Mr. Brandon T. Howard
Howard Farms - Finisher
5601 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
Dear Mr. Howard:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
December 6, 2007 REC .IVE.1.
DEC I 0 RECD
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Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No, AWS670003
Howard Farms - Finisher
Animal Waste Management System
Onlsow County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on November
1, 2007. With your results, you requested an extension in the frequency of the sludge survey for
Lagoon 1 at the Howard Farms - Finisher facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2009 (to meet the
requirement for a sludge survey in the year of permit renewal). The results of the 2009 sludge
survey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on March 1,
2010. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me
at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
Sincerely,
Duane Leith
Environmental Engineer.
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AFO Central Files
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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July 1, 2007
Brandon T Howard
Howard Farms - Finish
5601 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS670003
Howard Farms - Finish
Animal Waste Management System
Onslow County
Dear Brandon T Howard:
hi accordance with your application received on 22-Jan-07, we are' hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Brandon T Howard, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Howard Farms - Finish, located in Onslow County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 3271 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition M.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100400t separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-395-3900. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Onslow County Health Department
Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS670003

ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number N[ A A(d%rC,3 County OoL _ Year 200 l
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) dcu)rw44 T Zfrm
Operator in Charge for this Facility bj7aOM40J Certification #
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred durir1VtWjmi4kAl9aM-7--ar V/
YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. A1MnnV@S►►aste was
generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part 1: Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls ©'(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
a 7, 5cP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls P<Please check the appropriate box) on which land application occurred
during the year: � Total Acres on which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
�c i �6
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit:
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
offsite during the year tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
b. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest
Smallest
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals at
the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: If rLLC� Lz r
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during iY Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03

` 2.
The facility was bperatecl in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
a Yes ❑ No
the faoility(i& Wing the houses, lagoans/storagepcnds and the application sites) during
the; past calendar year
3.
There was no' discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
id Yes El No
calendar year.
,__,, //
4.
There was.no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
L"Yes ❑ No
the past calendar.year. . .
dYes
5.
There was -no PAN -application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAVVMP during the past calendar year.
6.
All land applieation-equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
yes ❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all -lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
Yes ❑ No
was designed or n h ice the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the �Iagoon= was designed
S.
A copy of the Aunual`Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification
_
PI Yes ❑ No
9.
Annual soils inalysis were performed on each field receiving anima waste during the
&Yes ❑ No
past calendar
year... _
10. Soil pH.wasmaintained as -specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? 4J Yes ❑ No
11. All required=monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's C�Yes ❑ No
permit during the: pas# calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during R/Yes ❑ No
the past calendar: year°or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the_Divrsron of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified. in the, CAW W were maintained during the past calendar year on all Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility°s permit.
14. All buffer requii*en&as specified on the permit and the CAWUW for this facility were O'Yes ❑ No
maintained dpzing _each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify undd. penalty -of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in acoordance-with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate_the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those;persons dir@ctly, responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and completel am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting;false information,-: including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Peirmittee Name and .Title (type or print)
WIWPW
erator in Chi
in Perinittee)
_,25- ao
Date
AFACF 3-1"3 2

Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identificalion Number _ (pT -3
B. Lagoon Identification T "O 1d Far ins — Fi n iS h e r
C. Person(s) Taking M Rrandpn I+DWard
D. Date of Measurements _,Ann-- i 5; 2-O05
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of
a. Distance firms the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer.
,�;CEIVED
MAR 6 8 2006
- lec+Y-pnic. Ck-p+h -d' nrier
b: Distance frota the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soii) of the lagoon:
VI %CG flioe %li±b meacurinnnr)Prl
c. Thidwim of" stodge layer if makimg a diked ant with `bore sampler":
fi: Lagoon Surfitc a Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): ?, . Q ID (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface area }
G. Estimate, number of sampling points:
a: Less than'] 33 acres: Use 8 points
b_ if nee t�iE 133 acres, 3 • Cl Le acres x 6 =, 2 3.7 io, with maximum of 24.
([JsW-skMh and dmxwions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as the
esbmated number of sampling points needed Number the intersectim points on the lagoon grid so that data
recorded at each can be easily ma dmd.)
H. Canduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2).
1. At the time of the_shrdge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to
to the Present Liquid I:evel (mansion at the lagoon gauge pole): _L_
J. Determine Ilse distance finm the Maximum Liquid Level to the Minimum Liquid Level 25
(use. lagoon management plan or other lagoon records):
r
K. Calculate the .d a fram the ptsseat liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level
(Itew J; mtimus Reim I, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximums Liquid Level):
L. Record from tho Sludge Survey Data Sheed the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): $ • 3
M. Record;fi?am the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the Lop of the'sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): .$
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. 1,5
O. ' Caladate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M minus Itrm K): q. ,2
(Note: If lid 0`is less than 4 feel, a slo* rrmoval and utilization, plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ: See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed.to the Sludge volume Wceksheet ifyou desire to calculate sludge volume for a rectangular -
shaped lagoon with uniformss. side slope
Completed`by. _&A radon _Apward Date: 6-15-C]5
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Appendix 2. Sludge Survey Data Sheet*
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed by: ?A-n nhon Y� ct f-
Print Name Signature
pwi rm-woral wonI
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Point
r
to top of sludge
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom (soil)
Thickness of sludge
_Layer
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*All Grid Points and correspondi_g sludge laver thicknesses must be shmvn on a sketch attached to this
Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 4 for conversion from inches to tenths of afoot.
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
04-24-2006
This plan has been prepared for:
Brandon Howard
5585 Gumhranch Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-324-3552
This plan has been developed by:
Donna Card
Onslow SWCD
Onslow County Multipurpose Complex
4028 Richkmds Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-455-4472 X 3
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement .
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specificat' s concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer)
Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard. of practices adopted
by the Sod and Water Conservation Commission RRC�rV-Zn
APR Y 6 2003
Plan Approved By:
Technical Specialist Signature Date
-------------------------------------••--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
438128 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 04-24-2006 Cover Page I
RECEIVED ! DENR I DWQ
AQUIFFwPPnTFCT10M SECTION
MAR 17 2009

Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 3,032,217 gals/year by a 3,271
animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 days. `
Estimated Pounds of Platt Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
6984
Incorporated
11994
Injected
13209
lrrigated
7591
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit ¢bs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
7,591
7903
-312
: 3,156,737
-124,520
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- --- ------- -
- -- ---- ---- - ----- --------------------------•------------------------
Note: 1n source ID. S means standard source. U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this sours
438128 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 04-24-2006 Source Page 1 of 1

i Narrative
Small grain overseed is an option for these fields with an application rate of 50# N beginning October 1st
and ending March 31st. Small grain must be harvested by April 7th.
Please read "Crop Notes".
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Preview Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 04-24-2006 Narrative Page 1 of 1

The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan fir each field. Realistic Yield
estimates are also provided fDr each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where
available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Ea&x (LD
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
1341
Zone 1
5.60
5.60
14/A
Autryviflc
Hybrid B-mudagra- Hay
5.5 TOM
1341
Zone 2
5.401
5.40
N/A
:AubyviUc
Hybrid Bermudig— Hay
5.5 Tonsl
1341
Zone 3
4.84
4.94
N/A
AubyviUe
Hybrid B-mmubgrm Hay
5.5 Tom
1341
7
Zone 4
3.53
3.53
N/A
AubyviHe
Hybrid B-naidagrm Hay
5.5 Tons
1
1341
Zone 5
2.79
7�7
2.78
N/A
AutryviRe
-
Hybrid B-n-dW= Hay
5.5 Tons
1341
zone 6
4.221
4.22
N/A
Autryvffla
S=0 Grain Ovameed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bennidag— Hay
5.5 Tons
1341
Zone 7
4.22
4.22
N/A
Autyville
jSm2fl Grain Overseod
1.0 TO"
jHybrid %=udW. Hay
5.5 Tom I
PLAN TOTALS: 30.59 30.59
Low potential to contribute to soluble
None
< 2
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>=2 &
Moderitte poteritial to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be pla=ed.
soluble nutrient leaching below the
<-- 10
root zDnre.
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutnent D&magement (5 90) should be planned. Other conservation practices that
nutrient leaching below the root zona
improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve mitricrit use efficiency
> 10
should be considered. Examples am Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients,
Sod43ased Rotations (328), IAMg-Tam No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such
as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (39 11
438128 DaUbaw Version 3.1 Date Printed 4/24/2006
PCs Page I of I
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and
proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included
the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waato 11till7 t-inn Table
Ypsar I
Tract
Field
Source
m
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Roqd
(1bsIA)
Comm.
Fart.
Nutrient
Applied
pbs/A)
Rea
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Mediod
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Obs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gWA
Tons
1000 gals
tons
1341
Zone 1
87
Autryville
5.60
5.60
Small Brain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
111.84
0.04
1341
Zone 1
S7
Autryville
5.60
5.60
Hybrid 11ermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
269
0
0
irrig.
269
107.45
0.00
601.72
0.04
1341
Zone 2
S7
Autryville
5.40
5.40
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3131
50
0
0
lnig.
50
19.97
0.00
107.85
0.0(
1341
Zone 2
87
Autryville
5.40
5.40
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
269
0
0
brig.
269
107.45
0.00
580.23
0.01
1341
Zone 3
57
Autryville
4.84
4.94
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/t-3131
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
96.67
0.01
1341
Zane 3
S7
Autryville
4.841
4.84
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9130
269
0
0
brig.
269
107.45
0.00
520.06
0.04
1341
Zone 4
S7
Autryville
3.53
3.53
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig,
50
19.97
0.00
70.50
0,04
1341
Zone 4
S7
Autryville
3.53
3.53
Hybrid Bmnudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
269
0
0
Irrig.
269
107.45
0.00
379.30
0.01
1341
Zone 5
87
Autryville
2.78
2.78
Small Grain Ovemeed
1.0 Tons
1011-3131
50
0
0
brig,
Sol
19.97
0,001
55.52
0.01
1341
Zone 5
S7
Autryville
2.78
2.78
Hybrid Ber mudagress Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9130
269
0
0
Irrig,
269
107A5
0.00
298.71
OB
1341
Zone 6
S7
Autryville
4.22
4.22
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
hrig.
50
19.97
0.00
84.28
0.01
1341
Zone 6
S7
Autryvilla
4.22
4.22
Hybrid 13ermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
311-9/30
269
0
0
brig.
269
107.45
0.00
453.44
0.04
1341
Zone 7
S7
Autryville
4.22
4.22
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/I-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
84.28
0.0f
1341
Zone 7
57
Autryville
4.22
4.22
Hybrid Berroudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
269
0
0
Irsig
269
L07.43
0.00
453,44
oAt
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Waste iTti16—rinn Tahle Year I
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Nitrogen
Comm.
Rea
Mantra
Liquid
Solid
Liquid
Solid
PA
Felt
(lbs/A)
PA
ManureA
Manure
Mantra
Manure
Nutrient
Nutrient
Nutrient
pplied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Rcgd
Applied
Applied
(acre)
(acre)
(Field)
(Field)
pbs/A)
(1bsrA)
QbslA)
1000
Source
Total
Use.
Applic.
Applic.
Tract
Field
ID
Soil Series
Acres
Acres
Crop
RYE
PCriod
N
N
N
Method
N
gal1A
Tons
1000 gab
tons
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
3,897.83``
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
3,032.22
Balance, 1000 gallons
-865.61
Total Applied, tons
. r
0.01
Total Produced, tons
4-''"14
0.01
Balance, tonsrr
0.01
Notes: 1. 1n the tract column, — symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
( with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive
wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
1341
Zone 1
Autryville
0.60
1.0
1341
Zone 2
Autryville
0.60
1.0
1341
Zone 3
Autryville
0.60
1.0
1341
Zone 4
Autryvilic
0.60
1.0
1341
Zone 5
Autryville
0.60
1.0
1341
zone 6
e
0.60
1.0
1341
Zone 7
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0.60
1.0
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation. period 'These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates
shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated fortheir suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a
concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
Ib/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge.,- Standard
Cara 120 bra
150
13.16
41.01
82.01
123.02
Hay 6 ton 1Z.Y.&
300
26.32
20.50
41.01
61.51
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
38-44
76.89
11533
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity m days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity,
this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated If available
storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume
of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste
utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity. .
Avaiiahie Wade Stora¢e Canacity
Source Name
I Swine Feeder Finish La oon Li d
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
911
• 180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
1
1
44
1
2
18
1
3
25
1
4
31
1
5.
72
1
6
114
1
7
155
1
8,
160
1
9
166
1
10
143
1
11
117
1
12
88
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month-
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( Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. ' There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly
apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a
landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use
of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
waste. production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animaIs, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are
installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office
Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from
the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding; waste will
be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate
such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method
which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding
should occur in order to control odor and flies.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,
or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted
crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading
rates on these soils should be held to a minimum'and a suitable winter cover
crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior -to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1,1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
{ other than swine waste from facilities sited on Or after October 1,1995, shall
not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied
to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a
land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates
in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
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16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall
be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
18. H animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which
will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on
a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site. .
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and -other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maldmum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at
least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application
rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for
optimum crop production. Soil and -waste analysis records shall be kept for
a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall- be
maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following clop note applies to field(s): Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained.
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind.
For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a rate of
30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce fi1ll groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions.
Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row. For
broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of Lime, phosphorus, potassium
and micronutrients to apply preplaut and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the
establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N
annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates
by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of Pastures and
Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for
assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): Zone 6, Zone 7
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from Octobei 15-October 30; and rye from October
15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each
week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate
modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate
by at least 10% when -planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1 1/2
bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the.
NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding
variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at
planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The
remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
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Source Cause BMP's to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
❑ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department"of Entomology, Box M3, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC 27695- 7613
file: CAWlndomVOe oefi0'2 Um d Control Chkhtdon
4 Deoemher,1997
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Source Cause BMP's to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed Storage • Accumulation of feed residues ❑ Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered coin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
❑ Inspect for and remove or breakup
accumulated solids in filter strips around feed
storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes ❑ Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along
and feed wastage fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
❑ Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize accumulations
of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break
up accumulated solids as needed).
Dry Manure Handling • Accumulations of animal wastes ❑ Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 -10
Systems
day interval during summer; 15 - 30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal.
❑ Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
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Source Cause BMP's to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of Solids ® Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids
from gutters as designed.
® Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids ® Maintain -lagoons, settling basins and pits
where pest breeding is apparent to minimize
the crusting solids to a depth of no more
than 6 - 8 inches over more than 30% of
surface.
Excessive Vegetative • Decaying Vegetation ® Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along waters edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders • Feed Spillage ® Design, operate and maintain feed systems
(e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying waste.
® Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7 -10
day interval during summer, 15 - 30 day interval
during winter).
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(check which methods are being/to be implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledge
of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public
body of water.
® Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106-168.7.
❑ Complete incineration.
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit -of a size and design
approved by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make
possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human
or animal health. (Written approval of the State.Veterinarian must be attached).
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 919-946- 481
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 910-3474270
SWCD 910-455-4472 X 3
NRCS 910-455-4472 X 3
This plan will be implemented in the event wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
feave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure this does not happen. This plan should be aosted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible situations are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - actions include:
I . Add soil to berm the increase elevation of dam.
2. Pump waste to fields at an acceptable rate.
3. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
4. Cali a pumping contractor.
5. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field - actions Include:
1. Immediately stop waste application.
2. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste
3. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
4. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
5. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - actions include:
1. Stop recycle pump.
2. Stop irrigation pump.
3. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
4. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - actions include:
1. Stop recycle pump.
2. Stop irrigation plump.
3. Make sure no siphon occurs.
4. Stop all -flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
5. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
2
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E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks - actions include;
1. Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and
pump back into lagoon.
2. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals, fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
3. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom
as soon as possible.
II. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
A. Did waste reach any surface waters?
B. Approximately, how much was released and for what duration?
C. Note any damage, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
D. Did the spill leave the property?
E. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
F. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
G. Are potable water wells in danger, (either on or off the property)?
H. How much reached surface waters?
Ill. Contact appropriate agencies.
A. During normal business hours, call your.DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional
office; phone [phone]. After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your
phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the
incident from item II above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction
of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures
that have been undertaken, and the seriousness of the situation.
B. If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone
number 910-347-4270.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
D. Contact CES, Phone number 910-455-5873, local SWCD Office phone number 910
455-4472,. and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number
910-455-4472.
IV. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
V. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the problem to minimize
off -site damage. -
A. Contractor's Name:
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B. Contractors Address:
C. Contractor's Telephone:
VI.. Contact the Technical Specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
A. Name: Vontipe Jackson, USDA-NRCS
B. Telephone: [phone] X 3
VIL Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan
to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
C.AWmdm*Vle sofuM.0200tEmsiysncy Acton Plan.doo
10 Nwember,1997
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Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead + Swine Production ® Vegetative or wooded buffers;
® Recommended best management practices;
® Good judgment and common sense.
Animal body surfaces + Dirty manure -covered animals ❑ Dry Floors
Floor surfaces + Wet manure -covered floors 0 Slottedfloors;
® Waterers located over slotted floors;
® Feddei5 at high end of solid floors;
❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors;
® Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits + Urine; ❑ Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
+ Partial microbiai decomposition
recharge, or scrape
❑ Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans + Volatile gases;
® Fan maintenance
® Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces + Dust
® Washdown between groups of animals;
❑ Feed additives;
❑ Feeder covers;
❑ Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks + Agitation of recycled lagoon
❑ Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling
❑ Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys + Agitation during wastewater
❑Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
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Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor. Site Specific Practices
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon ❑ Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
or Junction boxes conveyance
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater ' ' ❑Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions; ® Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing; ® Correct lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation ® Minimum surface area -to -volume ration;
❑ Minimum agitation when pumping;
❑ Mechanical aeration;
❑Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation; ® Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nozzles • Wind drift ® Minimum recommended operating pressure;
® Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface • Mixing while filling; ❑ Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
• Mixing while filling; level;
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Remove settled solids regularly
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Source ' Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Manure, slurry or sludge • Agitation when spreading; ❑ Soil injection of slunylsludge's;
spreader outlets • Volatile gas emissions ❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after usage;
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while ❑ Soil injection of slurrylsludge's;
slung or sludge on field drying ❑ Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
surfaces ❑ Spread In thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition ® Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal . Carcass decomposition ❑ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
pits ❑ Proper locatiorticonstruction of disposal pits
Incinerators • Incomplete combustion ❑ Secondary stack burners
Standing water around • Improper drainage; ® Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities • Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access roads ® Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
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Additional Information: Available from:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 RuleBMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-89
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application. Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH 33
Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual
NCSU -BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc:
Options for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Files; PR0107,1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
file: C:IWindows\Personal102001Odor Control Chklst.doc
4 December, 1997
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Marion Howard
Howard Farms - Finish
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Subject: Request for Records
Howard Farms - Finish
Facility Number: 67-3
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Howard:
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coieen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
On January 27, 2004, I performed an inspection of your animal operation and the animal
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waste management system serving your operation. Upon reviewing the freeboard records, I
observed a freeboard level of seventeen (17) inches recorded for July 21, 2003. Also, it does not
appear that this level was called in to this office. Before any compliance/enforcement actions are
taken, the Wilmington Regional Office would like to review the records again. Therefore, this
Office is requesting the following information.
Please submit the following information:
1) Freeboard levels from the lagoon for the 2003 calendar year.
2) Rainfall data for the 2003 calendar year (if available).
3) A copy of the Waste Utilization Table from your CAWMP listing the cropping
system and PAN rates for each field.
4) Irrigation records for the 2003 calendar year.
5) A summary of actions that were taken to restore the needed freeboard in the lagoon
including but not limited to removal of animals from the site, delay of restocking of
animals, pumping and hauling waste to another site (specify site), securing additional
irrigation equipment, and securing additional spray sites.
WWI
N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension [phone] Customer Service*
Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 [phone] Fax [phone] �ENR

Mr. Howard
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March 2, 2004
PIease submit the above requested information in writing within fifteen (15) days of
receipt of this letter.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
910-395-3900 ext. 226.
Since ly,
Chester Cobb
Environmental Specialist II
Cc: Bill Norris, Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Files 67-3
SAWQSUNIMAMONSLOWM04167-3 Records Request

tOF wArFRP Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
�O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
QY -i Division of Water Quality
-1C Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL # 70021000 0005 2390 0874
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Marion Howard
Howard Farms - Finish
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Dear Mr. Howard:
April 20, 2004
Subject: Notice of Violation
Howard Farms - Finish
Facility Number. 67-3
Onslow County
Thank you for your submittal of the information requested in our letter dated March 2, 2004.
Upon review of the submitted information, the Wilmington Regional Office is issuing a Notice of Violation
for the inadequate freeboard level of seventeen (17) inches listed for the week of July 21, 2003 and the
failure to report this level to the Wilmington Regional Office. The above observations are violations to
Swine Waste Management System General NPDES Permit NCA200000 issued on April 9, 2003 under
Certificate of Coverage NCA267003 to Mr. Marion Howard, owner/operator of the Howard Farms — Finish.
The violations to NPDES Permit NCA200000 are as follows:
Inadequate freeboard level
A freeboard level of seventeen (17) inches was listed for the week of July 21, 2003. The lagoon
design on file at this office lists eight (8) inches for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event. Therefore,
the required freeboard level of the lagoon serving this facility is twenty (20) inches (12 + 8
inches).
This is in violation of Condition V. 3 of the NPDES Permit that states in part, "At a minimum,
maximum waste level for lagoonsistorage ponds must not exceed the level that provides
adequate storage to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus an additional 1 foot of
structural freeboard...'
2. Failure to notify
The Wilmington Regional Office was not notified of the inadequate freeboard level.
This is in violation of Condition Ill. 11. a of the NPDES Permit that states in part, "The Permittee
shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as possible, but in
no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following events: Failure to maintain adequate storage capacity in a lagoon/storage greater
than or equal to that required in Condition V (3) of this General Permit!
NCDENI
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Wilmington Regional Office - Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 3W2004 (fax)

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` - .,Mr. Howard
4/20/2004
Response requirements are listed as follows:
Attached is the response that was sent in with the requested records. If you would like to add
anything to that response that addresses the violations and actions taken to prevent the recurrence of the
violations, please do so at this time_ The Wilmington Regional Office must receive this written response
within 15 working days of the receipt of this notice.
Again, thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Chester Cobb at [phone] ext. 226.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Bill Norris, Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown LLC
Patrick Fussell, DSWC-WiRO
DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
DWQ Central Files
DW Q_WOmington •Animal-Files.67�3-)
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Mr. Chester Cobb,,
On Monday July 21, 2003 the freeboard at the Howard Farms
Finishing facility owned by Marion Howard ( 67-3 ) was
recorded at 17 inches. One week prior to this it was recorded at
22 inches. Rainfall accumulated approximately 3 inches
between that period. This facility uses the pit recharge system
and the pits are always emptied on Monday and refilled on
Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, we began to refill the buildings
and also to irrigate on the sprayf eld to remedy the excess water
-that caused the lagoon to be out of compliance. By Iate
Tuesday afternoon, the freeboard had increased considerably
and was back to 20 inches within a week of continued irrigation
efforts. I felt that the pits contributed very much to the high
level of the lagoon and that refilling them alone, would decrease -
this level. I have been operating and controlling these lagoons
for the past 12 years and I have held a certified operators license
ever since it became mandatory. I did_ not report this event to
DWQ because I felt confident I could reduce the Iagoon level
within 24 hours. Weather forecasts were predicting clear skies
for the days to come and my effort was verysuccessful. I also
continued constant irrigation efforts during cooperative weather
to ensure that this would not occur again-. Had any additional
rainfall occurred during my effort, I would not have hesitated
to notify DWQ.
Certified Operator in Charge:
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Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occun'ed during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part Hand proceed to the certification. Also, if animal was
was generated but not land appliedplease attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled
Part I : Facility Information-
1. Total number of application Fields O or Pulls C'(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Any
Waste Management Plan (CAMP): _ _ Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMF
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2. Total number ofFields ❑ or Pulls 04lesse check the appropriate box) on which Land application
occurred during the year. _ — Total Acres on which waste was applied 27, 3(0
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
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4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be Iand applied annually by the CAW3AP am
the permit;
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and takes
off site daring the year _ D tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box
5. Annual average number of animals by type at this fam7ity during the previous year.
7.
Largest _ - -2?2 $ o-
Smallest
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable_ I Y I LA- -
PartII: Fad%ty Status:
1F THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACU= WAS NOT COWUANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO -BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE_
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites '' L� Yes ❑ N,
the past calendar year.��
AFACF 3-14-03

2. The facility was opera#ed in such a way tha# there was no direct runoff of waste from
Yes ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3 . There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
H�Yss ❑ No
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
❑ Yes 2-go
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
ErYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year-
5. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
C"Yes ❑ No
T_ Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon ❑ Yes ❑ No VQ/j
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treiment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
S. A copy ofthe Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. ❑ Yes ❑ No 0/1�
9. Annnual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
past calendar year_
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
I 1 _ All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirem in the permit were complied with during
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13 _ Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed is accordance with
the facility's permit_
14. All buffer requircments as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
2Yes ❑ No
O'Yes ❑ No
❑ Ycs 9,f4o
2 Yes ❑ No
O Yes O No
eYes 0 No_
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prcpared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the inform ion, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Response to questions 4, 7, 8, and 11 are as follows:
Question 4: On Monday July 21, 2004 the freeboard at this facility was
recorded at 17 inches. One week prior to this it was recorded at
22 inches. Rainfall accumulated approximately 3 inches
between that period. This facility uses the pull -plug system and
the buildings are always emptied on Monday and refilled on
Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, we began to refill the buildings
and also to irrigate on the sprayfield to remedy the excess water
that caused the lagoon to be out of compliance. By late
Tuesday afternoon, the freeboard had increased considerably
and was back to 20 inches within a week of continued irrigation
efforts.
Question 7: A sludge survey was not conducted in 2003, but will be on file
by April 24, 2004.
Question 8: Refer to question 7 explanation.
Question 11: I did not report the event described above in question 4 due to
the reasons that contributed to the sudden accumulation in the
lagoon. I have been operating and controlling these lagoons
to the best of my ability for the past 12 years. I felt very
confident that since the emptying of the recharge pits had
contributed so much to the high level, that I would be able to
reduce this level within approximately 24 hours. However, -
if any additional rainfall had occurred during my effort, I would
not have hesitated to notify DWQ.
Certified Operator in Charge: `

Rivcrkeeper Noticcs
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Subject: Riverkeeper Notices
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 17:56:50 -0500
From: Dennis Ramsey <[e-mail]>
To: Paul Rawls <[e-mail]>, Jim Mulligan <[e-mail]>,
Rick Shiver <Rick. Shiver@ncmail. net>
CC: Lyn Hardison <[e-mail]>, Daphne Cullom <Daphne. Cullo m@ncmail. net>,
Stonewall Mathis <[e-mail]>,
Dean Hunkele <[e-mail]>,
Greer McVicker <Elizabeth. McV icker@ncmai 1. net>, Bob Heath <[e-mail]>,
John Hasty <[e-mail]>,
DAN OAKLEY <[e-mail]>,
Coleen Sullins <[e-mail]>, Us <[e-mail]. state, nc.us>,
Greg Thorpe <[e-mail]>, Jeff Poupart <[e-mail]>
Jim, Paul and Rick
Hopefully by now, each of you have received a copy of the "Notices of
Intent to Sue" that were sent to swine facilities in your regions. If
not, please let me know ASAP so that I can send them to you.
The specific facilities by Region are as follows:
FRO
Brown's of Carolina #30 (09-170) Bladen County
Brown's of Carolina #91 (09-11) Bladen County
WaRO
Vanguard Farms (07-7) Beauford County
Brown's of Carolina # 5 & 6 (52-34) Jones County
WiRO
WBW Farms (31-376) Duplin County
Howard Farms µ Finishing (67-3) Onslow County
The Attorney Generals Office and DWQ will be meeting with attorneys for
these facilities during the week of the 15th. Therefore we need you to
compile a complete compliance history for each of your facilities by no
later than January 10.
Please be as comprehensive and detailed as possible and include every
NOD, NOV, enforcement action, odor complaints, groundwater concerns, as
well as an deficiencies that are only documented as part of an
inspection or operational review.
We especially need your analysis of each facility as of today and your
recommendations as to any actions that are needed at the facility in
order to improve their current compliance status.
You will note in the Notices that each facility is charged with having
discharges from subsurface drain tiles. Please review your information
carefully to determine if we have identified any drain tiles on your 2
facilities and if there are drain tiles have we every had reason to
believe that there have been discharges.
Thank you for your help and if you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Dennis
oft 1/3/2001 10:37AM

Re: Facility Status
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Subject: Re: Facility Status
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 12:44:16 -0500
From: Stonewall Mathis <[e-mail]>
To: Dennis Ramsey <[e-mail]>
Dennis,
The main problems that I found were: (1) an air vent for the irrigation system was leaking waste. The
leak was slow and the waste which I saw was infiltrating into the ground in the vicinity of the air vent.
This air vent was located adjacent to a ditch and also the outlet of the air vent was facing the ditch. I
told the owner that the air vent needed to be repaired and that the outlet needed to be pointed away from
the ditch. (2) one of the fields which is required to have small grain overseed did not have it. The owner
said he had planted the small grain crop but it had failed in this field. It appeared that he was using this
field as a feedlot for his cattle and he indicated likewise. There are 8 other fields at this facility which
have the winter crop planted and appears to be establishing well. It seems unlikely that the crop in this
field failed naturally while the other fields have a crop which seems to be establishing well.
Also: (3) Ditches are eroded and should be repaired and stablilized. (4) Needs to apply lime on some
of the fields (this is a routine need at facilities). (5) Some irrigation events were combined and shown as
one event i.e. an -application event was made and then another made on the same area immediately after
the first. The times were combined and shown as one event which made it appear in the records that
there had been hydraulic overloading. However, if the events were shown seperately as they should be,
then there would not appear to be hydraulic overloading. (6) Needs to designate the summer annual and
winter annual crops on the soil samples for fields 4 and 5 as opposed to bermuda/small grain which is
now shown.
Other issues: (1) The owner indicated that there is a piece of underground drain tile in one of the
sprayfields at the facility. (2) Groundwater was encountered during construction of one of the lagoons.
(3) Two of the lagoons are in the floodplain; they are built such that the top is out of the floodplain, but
some of the outside walls are in the floodplain. (4) An onsite well is within 250 feet of the sprayfield but
not the lagoon; I don't think there are any off site wells within 250 feet of waste source.
The owner had done a good job of filling in low areas in the sprayfield. The lagoon freeboards were 27",
28", and 45". The crops other than in the one field mentioned above appeared to be well established.
Overall, the records that I viewed were in good shape. The owner and representative indicated that a
recent fire had burned the hand written IRR-1's. The IRR-2 info is complete and updated according to
the representative who says he has all the complete and updated info in his possession.
This basically outlines most of my comments.
Stoney
Dennis Ramsey wrote:
Stoney
I look forward to the report. In the mean time, can you give me an idea on how the facility was doing.
Did you or Bruce note any problems?
Thanks
Dennis
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Stonewall Mathis wrote:
Dennis,
Bruce Parris (WiRO-Groundwater) and I went to the WBW farm on 1 /31 /01. l performed my
inspection. I will be sending you a copy of the inspection form by courier, hopefully today. You
may want to contact Bruce to get his thoughts on his inspection.
Stoney
Dennis Ramsey wrote:
Stoney
Thank you for your quick response.
Dennis
Stonewall Mathis wrote:
Dennis,
Your understanding of the facilities is correct. We will be forwarding more info once the
inspections are performed.
Stoney
Dennis Ramsey wrote:
Rick
As you are aware the Water Keeper Alliance (and other) recently filed Notices of Intent
against six (6) swine facilities in North Carolina. Two of these facilities are located in your
regions.
Please find below my understanding of the past compliance history of these 2 facilities.
Please let me know immediately if my understand is incorrect since the Department must
respond to these Notices this week. Please add, delete or modify anything that is needed to
more accurately reflect the history of this facility.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WBW Facility No. 31 - 376 Duplin County WiRO
Discharge violations Identified in Notice of Intent -
October 20, 1999 — Area of lagoon flooded but discharge NOT confirmed by DWQ
March 27, 2000 — DWQ did NOT observe discharge into either woods or surface waters
May 10, 11, 12, 2000 — Discharge to wooded area but NOT confirmed by DWQ as discharge
to surface waters
Other miscellaneous violations — Some confirmed
2 of 3 2/2/2001 12:44 PM

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DWQ IS aware of underdrains on this site
Howard Farm Facility No. 67 - 3 Onslow County WiRO
Discharge violations identified in Notice of Intent
January 22, l 998 — Discharge identified was on ANOTHER FARM owed by Mr. Howard
Other miscellaneous violations — Some confirmed
DWQ NOT aware of underdrains on this site
-----------------------------------------------------------
We also need for you to schedule these two facilities for an inspection this week using the new
inspection forms. Please also make sure that the Groundwater staff in your region accompany
you on these inspections so that we can evaluate the facilities for the need for groundwater
monitoring.
Since the Notices of Intent imply that there are underdrains on the site, please make a special
effort to determine if any underdrains may be present that we have not previously noted.
Please let me know when these inspections are to be scheduled and send me the results of the
inspections as soon as they are completed.
Thank you for your help and please let me know if there is a need for further information or
clarification.
Dennis
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Stonewall Mathis <Stonewall.Mathis@a ncmail.net>
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-State of North Carolina
Department of Environment iPTA
And Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office f .�■■�
Michael F. Easley, Governor RCDENR.
Sherri Evans -Stanton, Actin Secretary NORTH NT Aw NA DEPARTMENT R
9 Secretary ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
Memo
To: Water Quality Compliance & Enforcement Unit
From: Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office
Date: January 8, 2001
Subject: Notice of Intent for 67-3 (Marion Howard)
Initial Statement
It is our belief that a majority of this _lawsuit stems from a memo (enclosed) found in the
Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office's General File for facility 67-3.
Upon review of the accusations set forth in the Notice of Intent and all documents found
in our files, the Notice is flawed with inaccuracies that will be highlighted in the following
statements.
The memo from Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation District office dated January
22, 1998 was found in the General File for facility 67-3. However, the memo fails to
state the exact facility for which the event took place. Upon review of the map
accompanying the District's memo, it is clearly evident that this facility was not involved
in the noted discharge. The facility in question is in fact facility 67-58, which is a sow
farm also, owned by Mr. Howard. Apparently, this information was incorrectly filed.
The original memo will be filed correctly under 67-58 and a copy of the memo will
remain in the 67-3 file with a reference to the mistake. An aerial photo from 1996
showing the proximity of these facilities is being provided with this memo.
The effect of this revelation causes a myriad of inaccuracies of the facts in the Notice in
addition to others.
Section 1
Harry Tyson with the NRCS certified this facility on 12-29-1997 for 3351 Feeder -
Finish. It has a Certificate of Coverage dated 9-23-1998 for 3271 Finish. The
lagoon is designed for 6300 Finish according to the permit application package. It is
unclear where 6800 Finish comes from in the Notice_

2. The June 12, 1997 inspection by Dave Holsinger does not indicate that more hogs
were on -site than design capacity. He indicated 6800 next to Feeder -Finish design
capacity, but correctly indicated 6300 by Total Design Capacity & Total SSL.W.
Design capacity was apparently decreased when certified in Dec. 1997 due to lack
of acreage.
3. Wetted Acres -- It appears that Mr. Howard has. a cost -shared irrigation design with
Onslow County. Apparently no design was on -site when evaluated on 5-21-1999 by
Patrick Fussell with DSWC. Also, no known waste utilization plans for this facility
state that acreage is based on a design.
4. Reference to a March 23, 2000 Memo about nitrates and clearinglditch ing of land
refers to a Memo from Bruce Parris to Sue Homewood concerning the Brandon
Howard facility 67-20. It has absolutely no bearing on this case:
5. Statement about inspection conducted on June 12, 1997 is incorrect. Fields had
been recently converted (probably that spring) from row crops to Coastal Bermuda
according to Dave Holsinger. It is doubtful that this facility had a waste utilization
plan at all prior to certification. If it did, it was probably based on row crops.
Section 3
1. Their lagoon liquid volume, nitrogen, etc. statements appear to be based on a 6800
Farrow -Finish operation according the Notice. This is a Feeder -Finish operation and
size is not consistent with known stocking level.
2. It is highly doubtful that any commercial fertilizer or manure is being supplemented
on Bermuda fields at this facility. It may be occurring at the sow operation 67-58
that utilizes row crops.
Section 4
1. We have no knowledge of any drain tiles at 67-3, but it does appear that the sow
operation 67-58 may have some.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environs
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Marion Howard
Howard Farms
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville NC 28540
Dear Marion Howard:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANr> NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 67-3
Onslow County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement. -
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
x
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Jarnes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 15, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Marion Howard
Howard Farms
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville NC 28540
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Subject: Status Update Wettable Acre
Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 67-3
Onslow County
Dear Marion Howard:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is hereby requesting a status update concerning the
completion of a Wettable Acre Determination for your subject facility. A letter dated August 27,
1999 was sent to advise you that your facility was required to complete a Wettable Acre
Determination within six months (see attached letter). As of May 10, 2000 DWQ has not
received the facilities Wettable Acre Determination Certification Form. Please submit to DWQ
within 10 days a written explanation as to why a Wettable Acre Determination Certification Form
has not been submitted. Please include the necessary information detailing the steps taken to
certify this facility for Wettable Acres.
Please be aware that not submitting this certification within the allotted six months may
result in civil penalty assessments, permit revocation, and/or injunctive relief.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County
Ordinance, or permitting requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Sonya Avant
Environmental Engineer
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment •
and Natural Resources RECEIVED
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor SEP 0 3 1999
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary BY:- CDENR
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT. OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 27, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Marion Howard
Howard Farms
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville NC 28540
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Howard Farms
Facility Number 67-3
Onslow County
Dear Marion Howard:
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concems associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Patrick Fussell on 5/21/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your
facility that receive animal waste during Iand application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of
the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X".
Category 1:
❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Patrick Fussell the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Patrick Fussell, at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, NC 28404, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have
any questions please contact Patrick Fussell at [phone]. If within 90 days you are
unable to provide Patrick Fussell with the information you are automatically required
to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within
180 days of receipt of this letter.
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Animal Waste Management System
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Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next
180 days. If the needed -modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File

RECERED FEB 0 2 1998
Onslow Soil and Water Conservation District
Donald A. Halsey Ag. Bldg.
640 College Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Bill Norris
Department Head
Mike Carroll
Animal Operations Technician
Memo
TO: David Holsinger, DWQ, Division of Soil and Water Con se
I
DATE: January22, 1998
RE: Waste Spill On Marion Howard Farm
Message
" S I- s- a-aa l .
Marion Howard was irrigating on 1I22/97 on a winter cover crop. At approximately 3:00 p.m., Marion
informed Bill and I (Mike Carroll), that some waste had run off the field and entered the ditch. The
wasted flowed down the wheat ronout of the hydrant Iand entered the surface drain culvert into the ditch.
Bill and 1 followed the waste as far as possible by foot to determine the amount of drainage.
Marion Howard immediately began to grade the area and was successful in stopping the flow into the
culvert. At 3:45 p.m., Bill notified you, (DWQ). Bill, Marion and 1, estimated that approximately 200
gallons had entered the ditch- After tracking the flow downstream, we noted evidence of waste
approximately .75 miles downstream from where it had left the field. It had taken about 2 hours for the
waste to travel this far.
With the additional hydrants in this area, we felt BMP's would be an added safety measure for this type of
problem. On December 18, i998, we wrote a cost -share contract with Mariom to install field boarders and
a grassed waterway in the area where this discharge occurred. The cost -share contract number for this
project is CS67-98-03-15. The BMP's would reduce the risk of surface run-off from his spray field, also it
would reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loss from the surrounding fields.
Enclosed you will find additional information and maps of the area.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Marion Howard
Howard Farms
5585 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville NC 28540
Dear Marion Howard:
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NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 23, 1998
RECEIVED SEP 2 8 1998
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS670003
Howard Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Onslow County
In accordance with your application received on August 17, 1998, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Marion Howard, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Howard Farms, located in Onslow County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 3271 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations
as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General
Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS
143-215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or Iimitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Howard Farms
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information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding. •
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this v
COC or the General Permit, please contact J R Joshi, at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincere
G�
A. Preston Howard, Jr_, P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Onslow County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File -Central Files
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State of North Carolina w4k
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water QMality ,r
Non -Discharge Permit Application Farm ��n�+.
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L FOMMRY BB P1YOTOCOPZD FOR USE AS,W ORIGMAL% _
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Opeirat;ons: , •.;;::��;,
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on Me with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the DMsiion, please complete as best as possible: Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1_ GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: _Howard Farms
12 Print Land Owner's name: Marion Roward
1.3 Mailing address: 5585 Gum BranA Rd
City, State: Jacksonville NC Zip: 28$40
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-324-3552
1-4 County where facility is located Onslo_w
1.5 Facility Location (Directions fmm nearest m41m highway- Please include SR nnsmbers for state roads- Please include a
copy of 4 county mad map with the location of the farm idendfied): Off SR # 1316 ate- l mile southwest of the
intersection with SR# 1309 (Cum Branch l nod)
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / Tntegratoes name (if applicable; p e c le which type is listed):
1.9 bate Facility Originally Began Operatlwt
19 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (irappheablex —
2, OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 67 (county number); 3_ (facility number).
2-2 Operation DeWeriptz Swine operation ,F
ee er to Finish
336 Certified Design Capacity
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1s the above information correct? CIETy-ts, Mno. Tf no, correct below using the desipt capacity of the facility
The "No. of Anlmals• should be tits maximum dumBUTer which the waste management structuees were designed.
ape of Swine
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
No_ of Animals
Farrow to Wean (# sow)
Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the Earns:
FORM: AWO-G-F 5/29199
ype of Poulrty No. of Animals
Layer
Non -Layer
Turkey
Page 1 of 4 67 - 3
DM ofrartle No. of fAnimals
Dairy
Beef
No. of Animals:
.:. AUG 4 '96 8•26 9103243552 PAGE.004

600.39bd 89&Cb2C0l6
sa:e ss. v gnu
2.3 Acreage cleared and
3avallable for application (excluding all required buffers a�1ht�eas not covered by the application
system): P!27 • Requlmd Acreage (as listed in the AWMP) L987 3
2A Number ot!93Wstorage ponds (circle which Is applicable) _ f
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within I lam' ofany of the application fields? YES o� (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsuufice drains present in the vicinity or under the lagocm(sp YES or (!� (please eimle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
T79
r NQ (please cinch one)
What was the date that this faeiiity's swine houses and lagoon were sited?
What was the date the this faciihtys hand application areas were sited?
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following inquired item by signing Your initials in the spare provided next to each
Item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a eral location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
33 Two copies of the rntire Certified Animal waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does nat have a CAWMP, It most be completed prior to submittal of it general permit
application for anitnsl waste operations.
The CAWMP must Include the following components:
33.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must Include the amount of plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
33.2 The method by vffiich waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irr*won,
injection, etc.
3.3.3 A map of every field used for band application.
33.4 The soil series present on every land application beId.
33S The crops grvxn on every land lication field.
33.6 The Realhs eNieldExpectatron YE) for every crop shown in the WLIP.
33.7 The PAN applied to every lead application field.
33.9 The waste application windows for ever)+ crop utilized to the WUP.
33_P The required NRCS Standard specifications.
33.10 A site schematic.
33.I 1 Emergency Action Plea.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
33.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3-3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted
33.15 Uguculatorage pond capacity documentation (design; calculations, etc.). Please be
sere to Include any site ewdugfian wetland determmations, or hunt cbassiflcafluns
that may be applicable to your taeutty.
3.3.16 Operation az»i Maintenance Pin.
ifyyaanvrr CAVAAP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additiorud components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/UM Page 2 o[ 4 67 - 3
Applicants Taitials
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ALIt; 1 7 Facility Number: 67 - 3 Ind
Facility Name: Howard Farms
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4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, M A 9 1 h Al 4, WA .& (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for n /�G ,6 OC-4 4 /n S (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all require upporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me ajjcompletc. r
Signature � Date 1 - f d
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has beer, reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my know?edge. I understand that i fall required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TUTHE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 67 - 3

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Deparlrner�tof
Agriculture
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March 25, 1992
Soil Donald A. Halsey Ag. Building
conserv:,lion 604 College Street
Service Jacksonville, NC- 28540
Mr. Marion Howard
5585 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Dear Mr. Howard:
this letter is to review the responsibilities of the Soil Conservation
Service and operators in planning, design, construction, and operations and
maintenance of livestock waste management systems.
SCS RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Investigate site or sites with owner to evaluate location, soils,
area needed to receive effluent, etc.
2. Survey and design system to meet SCS and state guides.
3. Review design with operator.
4. Construction check and certification.
OWIIER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Locate or agree to location of operation.
2. Review and concur in design before construction begins, Including
location of land and area needed to receive effluent.
3• Assure that practice(s) is/are constructed as designed.
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4. Maintain and operate system to meet state standards, Including pumping
all excess effluent on crops and/or pasture that will utilize nutrients
- in effluent. Effluent should be applied at rate and amount to prevent
runoff or leaching.
5. Construct and operate system so as to comply with local, state and
federal regulations. '
Waste management systems that are not operated and maintained properly
may be in violation of state and federal regulations.
Some deficiencies in construction and operation that have occurred and,
in some instances, caused complaints,*are:
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VIs Pin agency or the
DlrArrm-nl of Agrloullare
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Department of
Agriculture
consefvation
Service
OPERATOR: Marion Howard
Please review the attached plan and specifications carefully. Retain
this plan for your use and records. It is strongly recommended that you,
your contractor, and Soil Conservation Service personnel are in agreement
as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed. The Soil Conservation
Service personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk over the
site to explain all flags and markings. It is important that everyone
understand what is expected so that final construction meets plans and
specification.and the job can be certified for payment (if cost -sharing
is involved).
The pad 'dimensions and grades are the best estimate. The BUILDER or
CONTRACTOR is RESPONSIBLE for final layout and design of the pads. The
Soil Conservation Service personnel will assist in a limited capacity,
as its major concern is the proper design and construction of the waste
treatment lagoon.
The actual amount of material required for pads and'dam may vary from the
estimates. The design will attempt to balance cuts and fills as close as
possible. If additional material is required after construction is complete
on the lagoon, the contractor and owner will negotiate on the price and
location of borrow area.
NOTE: Design Requirement: /Z73b'zZcu.ft. - YZI?7 ' cu.yds. ✓'
/.vC.Lc/rr.c/G �'XrrTv,A��iw�
s rrfaf i r' xcavation: /oy Wcu.ft. a ZFY&41 cu.yds.
Estimate of Pad & Dike: 95'doV7 cu. ft. IFcu.yds.
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S W I N E L A G 0 0 U D E S I G N
Operator: Marion Howard - County: Onslow
Date: 3-25-92
'4 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): /366 feet ✓'
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
saws
(farrow to
finish)
x
1417
lbs.
= lbs
sows
(farrow to
feeder)
x
522
lbs.
= lbs
4,3no head
(finishing
only)
x
135
lbs.
lbs
sows
(farrow to
wean)
x
433
lbs.
= lbs
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs.
- lbs
TOTAL
STEADY STATE
LIVE
WEIGHT
(SSLW)
lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = g5o sop lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = Tso_5�o cubic feet ✓
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = o cubic feet

4 :"-, -JOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
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Inside top length Soo feet ; Inside top width' 3tiS feet
Top of dike at elevation feet
Freeboard i,o feet Side slopes--- 3= 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation sa.d feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation feet
Seasonal high water table e-levation y.� d feet
Total design volume using pr.ismoidal formula
5S/END1
SS/END2 SS/SiDEI SS/SIDE2
LENGTH
WIDTH
DEPTH
3
3 3 ?
y____
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH WIDTH * 4
v,7 siz = 5b'zy1e,
(AREA OF TOP)
(AREA OF BOTTOM)
(AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = (AREA TOP +
(4*AREA MIDSECTION)
+ AREA BOTTOM] #
DEPTH/6
167`//G
s",/lr
/z_<
J•�5
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = / 3I3S z 3 CU. FT.

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5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
�o0 3 'S -- 17Z God square feet ✓
Buildings goof and lot water)
Length * Width
square feet
TOTAL DA = .z l z Say square feet ✓
Design temporary storage period to be
5A. Volume of waste produced
. f
days.
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume
=
Lbs.
SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day _ -- zeo_ —days
Volume
= za?��_
cubic
feet —

5B., Volume of wash wa#
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This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume.= gallons/day * days storage17.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
lire) days excess rainfall = 7-0 inches
Volume = 74 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = iaprezS cubic feet ✓
5D, Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume 6 inches 112 inches per foot * DA
Volume l!�ooz) cubic feet ✓
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
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5D,
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TOTAL y253zZ cubit feet'/

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6. SUMMARY
Total required volume /3��'�.z cubic feet ✓
izF2►,3 �
Total design volume avail. /�/3sZ 3 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation cubic feet
At elev. Y7.0feet ; Volume is 933z9Z cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is / 98sZ3 cubic feet
At elev. v9. 3 feet ; Volume i5 115?�17 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal -high water table elevation V7,d feet
7. DES I GNED BY: _, � �J_�- --- - APPROVED BY: f�,A
DATE:. 3 Zs/z _ DATE: Z z

Of"ERATION AND MAINTENANCE
This 1,7�urjon is designed for waste treatment with mii-timum odor control. The
time required Tor- the p 1 arined f I u i d level to be rear-hed may vary due to
soil conditions, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added
to the system.
Land application of waste Water is recognized as an acceptable method of
d'ispo<al. Methods of application i.rirlude solid set! center- pivr-ot, guns,
and travel it-tg gain irrigation. Cal--e should be tal,:en whet aT'F+lyi.rtg waste tc,
prevent runoff from the field or damage tr-. crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that: the treatment lagoon be pre --charged to
1/2 its rapacity to pr-event w::cessive odors dot-ing start -.up. Pre -charging
reduces thr concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilixatiory plan shall be followed. This plan
recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment Et) before land
application.
3. Fegin primp -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches
e1evatieii _w49..3_ __,as marked by permanent markers. Step pum(:)-�-rut when the
fluid Ievel reaches elevation _,_47.0___or before fluid depth is less that-t 6
feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria).
4. The recommended mass imam anrot.trtt to apply per irrigation is orte (1) inch
and the recommended maximurn application rate is 0.4 inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation r-�n the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagrjan
mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilifed as needed to maintain a
vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or �-Areas damaged by rodents artd establish i n
Vpl��tr'#tll"�Il.
7. ,/'All surface ruvieff is to be diverted -from the lagoon to stable outlets.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants irttcti
waters of the United States. The- Department of Environment, [lealth, and
Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, has the
responsibility for enforcing this law.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I understand the operation and maintenw-�nce
requirements stater.] abnve. FLirthermore, I understand how tnat-ty acres are
required in order to land apply the waste and that the lagoon mAy have to
he primped 2 or more times a year. This design has been explained tn me and
I agree with all provisions stated in the design. I also certify that
there are rro residence othar- than mime or- my tenants' within 7730 feet r,f
this operation. I understand that compliance with this design DOES NOT
pr-eve»t someone from s�I.A i ng me toe t.tse of nuisance or other reasons.
Si.g,zatu► Qlti-_`! �iVJ _ _._...._ i)ate__3U55'L�_______
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Owners name--: Marion Howard County: onslow
Mail Address-: 5585 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville. NC 28540
Type of production unit----: 6300 Swine Feeder -to -Finish
Type of waste facility ------ Anaerobic Lagoon -
Your animal waste management facility has been designed for a
given storage capacity. When the waste reaches the designed
level, it must be land applied at a specified rate to.prevent
pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients
in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fertilizer required for the crops on the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan
uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests
are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for
realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of
the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the
needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the
waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to
avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value
of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
far pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste
or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical
nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis
report from your waste management facility.
The design of your waste management facility is based on the
following:
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year:
4soo animals x �, 9 tons waste/animal/Yr= /970 tons
total waste
0

Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen Produced Per Year:
304 animals x Z,3� lbs. N/animal/year = / y Q lbs./yr
Available N
Applying the above amount.of waste is a big job. You should
plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in
a timely manner. Your facility is designed for 180 days of
storage. Therefore, it will need to be pumped every b
months.
Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No. No. Type Per Ac. Used Apply
C OAS T.9
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2 ZO
Total 3�•S�` /y�zl�
Available Nitrogen NY7d
Surplus Or Deficit
Narrative of Operation:
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Soer.Iorr pF rr �P£DNrE JAlPiIrl of e6j--a-Rr,PL r�277tIL�,Cs,
Call the Soil and Water Conservation District Office after you
receive waste analysis report to obtain the amount per acre to
apply and the irrigation application rate prior to applying
waste. _J
Prepared by:��_+.�f`T,:.
Name Title Date
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U. S..-Department of Agriculc,.re
Soil Conservation Service
NC-ENG-34
September 1980
File Code: 210
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA S11EET FOR -DAMS
. LpsaN S
Landowner Marion Howard ,^ County. Onslow
• Community or Group No.
Conservation Plan No. _
Estimated Depth of dater to Top of Dam �,.5' Ft. Length of Flood Pool 5�7a Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
Est. Elev. :Est. Elevation
Kind of :Improvements: of Breach
Reach: Length: Width: Slope: Land Use Improvements : Above' :Floodwater Above
: Flood Plain: Flood Plain
t. ft. t. Ft.
2 .
Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream
improvements from a sudden breach ,9 nF rr/ue.rr�eF wo4Ln wbr ENDKN6fe tiFe e�
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Hazard Classification of -Dam (, b, c) (see NEM-Part 520.21)
_Dam Classification (I, 11, III, IV, So ;
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(name) (title)
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NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
AREA TO BE SEEDED: ��.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED:
LBS. FESCUE GRASS a`7 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30
LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS a 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30
5Z LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS a0 8 LBS./AC.
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
LBS. RYE GRAIN 7 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
LBS. RYE GRASS a 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER t1000 LBS./ACRE)
TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (B TONS/ACRE)
SALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACHE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
f' ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT B
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
-----------------------------------------------------------
Clearino:
All trees and brush shall be'removed from the construction area
before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will, be removed
within the area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas
and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1)
inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1)
foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The
foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of
embankment material.
Cut-off Trench:
---------------
A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in
the plans.
Construction:
-------------
Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to
the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will
require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall not be placed
in standing water and reasonable compaction of the fills shall be
performed by the construction equipment or sheeps--foot roller during
placement. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using
the more impervious materials. Construction of fill heights shall
include ten (10) percent for settlement. to protect against seepage
when areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will need to
be excavated a minimum —Of onefoot below grace and backfilled and
compacted with a suitable materiaI e-CL, SC, efer to the soils
investi ation in orma ion in eFi pans tar special considerations.
Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
Ti6rf/.rid /A' live fi! tiFi-f MIC QPr» ?f)Cl c✓i;r* Ti,��
Vegetation:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be
seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after
construction.
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V S. OEPAIITMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSEnVATION SERVICE
EARTHWORK COMPUTATION SHEET
SCS-ENG-529
2-80
Location
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Subwatershed
Site No.
Contractor
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SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
EARTHWORK COMPUTATION SHEET
SCS-ENG-529
2.90
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Watershed
Subwetershed
Site No.
Contractor
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Estimate �p`� 3�
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SOIL CONSERVAtION SERVICE
SCS•ENG-529
2-80
EARTHWORK
COMPUTATION SHEET
Location
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Watershed
Subwatershed Site No.
Contractor
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2-80
EARTHWORK COMPUTATION SHEET
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INSTRUCTIONS
All dams built with technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Service
must have a hazard classification assigned by the person responsible for
approving the design. Most farm pondsoexcept in borderline cases, can
be classified after a complete field investigation without assuming failure
and making breach studies. This data sheet is to be used for'recording
the information obtained through field studies and for documenting the
hazard classification. Where there is -a possibility for loss`of life or
major property damage from a dam failure, an approved breach routing
procedure is to be used. (Consult with the area engineer.)
llazard classifications of Aams are -made' by evaluating the possibility
for loss of life and the eftent of damage that would result if the dam
should suddenly breach --that is --a section of the dam be suddenly and
completely washed out. It is to be assumed that a wall of water will be
released equal to the height of the dam. This flood wave will..be reduced
in height as it moves down the flood 'plain. The wave height (depth of
flooding) should be evaluated for a sufficient distance downstream until
the estimated flood level will not cause significant damage to improvements,
such as homes; buildings, roads, utilities, reservoirs, etc. The breach
flood level will be reduced depending on the valley storage, slope, and
openess of the flood plain; however,.in a narrow steep•valley slopes
steeper than 10% should be given special consideration. One method of
evaluation is to compare available valley storage (under flood conditions)
to impoundment storage (figured to the top of the dam) -for each reach
evaluated with a judgment estimate made of the flood wave height at all
critical points downstream.
Should there be any questions about the hazard classification for a dam,
the area engineer should be consulted before making design commitments.
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TYPES OF MATERIAL ENCOUNTERED IN BORINGS
(Use one of systems below) '
UNIFIED CLASSIFICATION
USDA CLASSIFICATION
GW- Well graded gravels; gravel, sand mix
g- gravel
GP -Poorly graded gravels
s - sand
GM -Silty gravels; gravel -sand -silt mix
vfs -very fine sand
GC -Clayey gravels; gravel -sand -clay mix
sl - sandy loam .
SW -Well graded sands; send -grovel mix
fsl - fine sandy.loam
SP - Por,rly graded sands
I - loam
SM - Silty sand
gl - gravelly loam
SC - Clayey sands; snnd-clay mixtures
si - silt
ML- Silts; silty, v. fine s ands; sandy or clayey slit
sil-slit loam
CI,-Clnys of low to medium plasticity
cl-cloy loam
Cli - Inorganic clays of high plasticity
sicl - silty clay loam
Mll - Eln9tic silts
scl -snndy cloy loam
OL- Orgnnic silis and silty clays, low plasticity
sic - silty cloy
Off - Organic clays, medium to high plpslicity
c -clay
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Re,. 5.70 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
SOIL' INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY OF PROPOSED POND SITE
FARMER'S NAME M-14A DISTRICT
•COUNTY
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: Marion Howard
Location: 5585.Gum Branch Rd.
Jacksonville NC 28540
Telephone: . [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 3271.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: - Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount -of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop'to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients,for crop -production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. if
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
3271 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 6214.9 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3271 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 7523.3 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan
time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANINAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
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* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
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AuB
BH 5.5 1275
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Indicates that this -field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) -or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
7.93 12180.75
MAR--OCT
TOTAL17524
NOTE:. The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations
may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIM1diL . �PA$Tl3 UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
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CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
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DETERMINING PHASE
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PER
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-- Indicates that this field is being overseeded U .e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
-Improved Bermudagrass - Hay
TONS
50
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW N USED
TABLE 1 27.36 7524
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TABLE 2 0 0
TOTAL 27.36 7524
*** BALANCE --0.7
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*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL PASTE [JTILIZATION PLAN
}** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1210.27 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years,.you will have approximately 6051.35
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 20.1711666667 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 48.4108 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25t depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan.,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
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1341 l 1 l
1 1
1341 12 l
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Soil Type
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AuB
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* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for I80.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, dire^t application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet-, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste -is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
B. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the cr--)p or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.11
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North.Caroli.na.Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Marion -Howard
(Please print) \
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (please print)Tyson Harry
Af€iliation:NRCS Phone No. 910 455-4472
Address (Agency): 604 College St.
Jacksonville NC 28540
Signature: Date: a ��
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations -
Sworn Cause Bbift to Control Isom Sites spas& Penances
Flutes Gutters • Accumulation of solids Q-�'F1ush sysuaa is designod and aptsrated
fitly to remove ac=uhud solids from
gnomes as dmped.
' - move bridging of acettmuiated solids at
discharge
Lag000s and Pia • Crusted Solids 6 Maintain iagooas. settiatg bums and pits where
pest brew ft is appermt to minimise the
tsvuittg of sands to a depth of no more than G -
8 inches over tenors tbm 30% of n riw-
Pxc=Ivc Vege=vt • Decaying vegc=on Mauxtam vegetative conVoi aiomg banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulald of decaying vegetative matter
along watds edge on impoundments perimeter.
Fee= • Feed Spillage (3" Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
acatmulWan of decaying wa>$ge.
Q-'Clean up spillage on a rwitioe basis (e.g„ 7 -10
clay interval during summer, 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Fad SuWage • Accumulations of feed residues M-lReduee moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
an= by neutering dtamage away frown site
andlor providing adequatecontainzacut (e.g.,
- covered bin for bmwds grain and similar high
moisture gain products).
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in riper strips around fad storage as
needed.
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R M F3 to.Coat"M 1MCS. Site Speeifie Practice
Animal Holding-Atcas * ActxtmWations of aeitaw wastes
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Eliminate low arm do trap moisture along
and feed wastage
fences and other lots ions where waste
accumulates and disnnbance by animals is
minimal
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Mainain how.. and floc strips around
annual holding atom to mu min
accumulations ofwtuoes (Le, inspect for and
remove or break up accumulmd solids as
nccded).
Dry Manure Handling Accumulaboaa of animal wastes
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Remote Spillage on a rotmna basis (Lg., 7 -10
Systems
day interval dmatg siemmer,15-30 dry interval
darting winter) wba manure is landed for land
appliraQion or disposal
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Provide for adequate drainage aratmd manure
S ockpilcL
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Inspect for and remove or bmrak up accumulated
wastes in ftiter strips aeatmd stockpiles and
manure handling arms as needed
For more information comsatx the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.
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Swine Faun Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cann
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Farnnuad
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Awmal body wrfas=
+ Dirty mecum-covcmd aouasis
SY Dry floats
Fiaor "riacss
• Wet mamuts-covered floats
9—Sloar� Boats;
M—vaamm lartaaed over stood flooer;
G-Veedeas at high cod ofsolk floors;
0 S=pc,mawzc boup Cram floors;
m-lunderfloor vea 1noo for drying
Manse collection piss
+ Urine;
❑ Fmquent umure removal by flush, Ph mmarge.
+ Partial miml3biai decomposition
or =,crape;
© u adetfloar vendiaim
Veapuuioa cxnauss sans
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an to kLananee;
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A--lait;icut air movetaeag
indoor suria=
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asbdowa berwom smups of auimai
❑ Feed additives;
❑ Feeder covers;
0 Feed delivery downspout cuendets to feeder
covers
Fiush sacks
+ Agitation of mgded lagoon
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Fba t tank covers;
hpid wWk tanks are filling
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Extend fill fines to hear bottom of dohs with
aoLkiohou vents
Flush alkyl
+ 6 gin[iaa during wastewaser
mnvryaoce
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'Underfloor flush with underfloor veadium
f'it r=nwge points
+ Agttattoo of recycled lagoon
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Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
I*W while pus we tilting
with anti -siphon vents
Lift swims
+ Agitatioa during sump tack
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Sump tank covers
Ming sad drawdawa
Outside drank emik+ =
+ Agttatioa dwiag was;ewuc
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Box covert
orjtastaion beans
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End of drainpipes at • Agiza m dumg wastewater p Extend discharge point of pipes ucdemath
Lagoon- convey antx lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces + Volatile gas emissions; 1YPropa iagoon liquid capacuY:
• Biological mincing: Correct laggoon statarp pmadua'a
Agitation r CF-Minimum who t =40-volume ratio;
❑ Minimum agitation when, VC
13 Mechanical aaatiaa
13 Proven biologid
lthganon spriekler • High pressure agitation; tY irrigate on dry drys with Little or no wmd;
anaies • wind drift lrY 4`tinimum reoommmded operft peUMM
Pump intake new lagoon iicpeid sur&=,,
O Pump from secogd-srage lagoon
Storage tank or basin + Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or m Wlevei loaftg;
surface • Mixing wbiie filling; ❑ Tank covers;
• Agitation wbeo emptying p Basin surface mats of solids;
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Proven biological additives or oxidants
Seo#ing basher surface
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Partial tiza=oW decomposition;
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Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
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Mixing while filling;
level;
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Agitation when emptying
❑
Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge
+
Agitation when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
spreader outlets
•
Volatile gas emissions
0
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological a6tives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
a
Volatile gas emissions while
❑
Soil injection of sl rrylshuiges
slurry or sludge on field
drying
p
Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
sofa ct=s
C7
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dad animais
+
Carcass decomposition
Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
•
Carcass decomposition
©
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
pits
❑
Proper loe;uiodtoaurucdoii of disposal pits
Incinerators
+
Incomplete combustion
©
Secundary stack burners
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4

Saves Came BMifs to Mia� Odor Sits Specific Practices
Sting- water around • Improper &amage; Q'Grade and limdscapc swb that water drains
laciiines • Microbial decotttposWon of away from facilities
Manure tracked am • Poorly mamtaiaed access roads 0 Farm access road maiaURIance
public roads frout finut
atxess
Additional Infortnation: Available From :
Swine Manure Management;, MW RumtBMP Padcec NCSU, County Eurasian Cem
Swine Prodimon Farm Poamtial Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE
Swine Production F='Iay Man= Maoagemeac Pit Reek ge - L agoop Trento= ; EBAE LIS43 NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Manageameac Undmf kwr Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE L7943 NCSU - BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Man= Tim matt and Storage ; EBAE 103413 NCSU - BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact sheet NCSU - BAE
CamralIing Odors from Swiss Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU - Swine Fumsion
Euvironmental Ammraacc Program ; NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuimcc Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Confercace Prongs Florida Cooperative lion
AMOC - November 11. 199fi4 Page 5

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
If
December 18, 1996

Emergency Action Vw
This plan will be implemented in the event tilt wastes from your operations are leaking, overflowing, or
running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to
consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This
plan should be available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks can happen at any
time.
1) Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or tray not be possible. Suggested
responses to problems are listed below:
a) Lagoon overflow:
• add soil to the berm to increase the elevation of the dam
• pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
• stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)
• call a pumping contractor
• make sure no surface water is entering the lagoon
Note: I'hese activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the temporary storage level.
b) Runoff from waste application field:
• immediately stop waste application
• create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
• incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
c) Leaking from the waste distribution system:
.• pipes and sprinklers:
© stop recycle (flushing system) pump
0 stop irrigation pump
© close valves to eliminate further discharge
b separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
• [lush system, houses, solids separators:
(D stop recycle (flushing system) pump
® stop irrigation pump
© make sure no siphon effect has been created
C) separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d) Leakage from base or sidewall of the lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks:
• dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back into
(lee lagoon
NCCES, WUP version 1, page 9

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• If holes nre '+sed by burrowing nttintals, trap or rei a ni ltnals and rill holes rind compact
with a clay type soil.
• other hales may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil
Note:
Tor permanent repair r teasures, lagoon problems require (lie consultation of ari Individual
_
experienced In their design and installation.
2) Assess the extent of llte spill and note any obvious dantnges.
a)
Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b)
Approximately how much was released and for what durallotit?
c)
Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3) Contact appropriate agencies. ,
a)
During normal business hours, call your DEM regional office: [phone] ; alter hours,
emergency number: 1212) 233-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, facility,
telephone number, ilia details of (lie incident, the exact location of the facility, and [lie location
or direction of movement of the spill, weather turd wind conditions„ what corrective measures have
been taken, and ilia seriousness of the situation.
b)
If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call llte local EMS: [phone]
c)
Instruct EMS to contact the local Ilenith Deparbnent: [phone]
• d)
Contact CES: [phone]
local SWCU office: [phone]
local NiRCS office: [phone]
and your integrator:
4) Implement procedures as advised by DEM and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage,
repair the system, and reassess the waste management plait to keen problems with release of wastes
front happening again.
NCCES, WUP version 1, page 10

6). Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) -
a. Name:-
b. Phone: [phone]
7). Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage,
repairs the system, and reassess the waste mana&rnent plan to keep problems with release of waste from
happening again.
NCCES, WUP version 1, pagel 1

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RECEIVED
• ' DEC So 100-1
Animal Waste Management Plan Certification WATER QUALITY SECTION
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) Non-Dsch2rge Compliance Er4
General Information:
Name of Farm: Howard_ Farms Facility No: 67 - 03
Owner(s) Name: Marion Howard Phone No: 910 324-3552
Mailing Address: 5585 Gum Branch Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 _
Farm Location: Fourteen Digit Hydrologic Unit: 03030001010040
Latitude and Longitude: 34' 50' 19" / 77° 29' 48" County: ONSLOW
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): Off SR 1316 approx. 1 mile SW of the intersection with SR 1308.
Branch Rd.)
Operation Descrintion:
Type of divine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Dairy
OTeeder to Finish 3351 ❑ Pullets 0 Beef
13 Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish Other Type of Livestock. Number of Animals:
Acreage Available for Application: 19.27 Required Acreage: 19.27
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds: 1 Total Capacity: 1,282,113 Cubic Feet (ft)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm- YES or <!FO) (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
***************************************************************************************
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design opacity of the waste treatment and storage system or
construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the
new animals are stocked I (we) undid that there must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application system to
surface wags of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance for from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hr
shorn and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging
and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we) know that any
modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Sail and Water Conservation District prior to
implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is
changed) within 60 days of a DRIle transfer.
Name of Land Owner! t r I Ox_Y` 1-0- b 6, h
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):'

Technical Specialist Certification 1
1 As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission
pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, 1 certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named
above has an animal waste management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the
Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural
Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation
Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements are
included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may sign each
certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are
technically competent.
H. Certification of Design
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment Svstem
Check t appropriate box
Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with waste utilization
requirements.
❑ New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds,
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Address (Agency): 604 College St. Jacksonville NC 28540-5392 Phone No.: (910) 4554472
Signature: Date: 101OZALZ
B) Lan_ d _Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop
is suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Hares S. Tyson -
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Phone No.: 910 455-4472
Date: -"Z 2 9
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate bm
Orladflity without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.,
❑ Faciky with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed
in accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Address (Agency): 604 Colle a St. Jacksonville N 28540-5392 Phone No.: 910 455-4472
Signature: Date:
AWC -- January 1,199a/ C/ 2

D) Application and Handling Equipment
• Check the rppmpriate box
Existfim ore an ' faciht exist' waste lication 'meat (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either fifield calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the
waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at niter not to
exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rites, a schedule for timing of applications has been
established; required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of
the plan).
0 New, expanded. or existirxg facilitY_wlication equiument for soraY-irrittation.
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (pro ed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are
contained as part of the plan).
NNOM array irrigation. (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule- for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are
contained as part of the plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Address
Phone No.: 910 455-4472
Date: Z
E) Odor Control, Infect Control, Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan (SD, S1, WUP,
RC or I
e waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an Insect
Control Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and
insects have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best
Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both
the Mortality Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this
facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson'
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Phone No.: [phone]
Date:
F) Written Notice 6f New or Expditdina Swine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after Jane 21,
1"6. If the facility was built before Jane 21,19%, when was it constructed or last expanded
1(we) certify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and al property owners
who own property located across a public road, street, or highway from this new or expanding swine faun. The notice
was in comp iance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners
notified is attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
AWC -- January 1, 1997

}
III, Certification of Installation .
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment Installation
New, expanded or -retrofitted facility_ (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed
in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For unsling facilities without retroftfs, no cmYs"cation is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: _ . Date:
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
Check the appropriate bar
Ind The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Cl Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the cropping
system as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed
to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by (monthlday/year); the proposed
cover crop is appropriate for compliance with the waste utilization plan.
❑ Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days of
this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Address (Agency): 604 Collelte St. Jacksonville NC 28540-5392 Phone No.: (910455-4472
Signature: Date: l ZZZ:. Z/9' 7
This following signalGre block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in M. B above
has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste
utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a
verification of the completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified
in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste
management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print):
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC -- January 1, 1997 4

C. Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots `
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified
ip in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots; no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature:_ Date:
D) APPHcation and Handling Equipment Installation (WUP or I)
Check the appropriate block
© Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan
53" Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment
guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
U Conditional Approval: Animal waste application and handling equipments fief in the plan has been
purchased and will be on site. and installed by (month/day/year;tZt is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equpment is install anuntila waste can be land applied in accordance with the
cropping system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the
owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA - NRCS
Address (Agency). 604 Coligge St. Jacksonville NC 28540-5392 Phone No.: [phone] ,_ T
Signature: Date: /Z Z t Z
The following signat re block is on to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. D above
has been checked.
I (we) certify that 1(we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as specified in
my (our) waste utilization plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation from a Technical
Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. 1(we) realize that failure
to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action
from DEM.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print):
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Date:
Signature: Date:
E) Odor Control, Insect Control and Mortalit„ y Mansgement (SD, SI, WUP, RC or D
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Harry S. Tyson
Affiliation: USDA-NRCS
Address (Agency):
Phone No.: 910 4 5-4472
Date: /Z �At 7
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Marion Howard
Howard Farms
5585 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville NC 28540
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Howard Farms
Facility ID#: 67-3
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Howard:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. if you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919n33-0026.
Since y,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Water Quality Files
P.O. Box 27687, ;&
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687Nov An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 919-715-4100 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONSt,:
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resour'ees'=>.;M1.,c`r. W
Division of Environmental Management ;•.,,} ,_ `a
Water Quality Section
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is
designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served by
a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed
by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in order to be
deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name:. �O w3r�f ar nr s
Mailing Address: 5.2 $ 5
County: �� 5 G cu ' _ Phone No. 77_it, - S5Z_oJnF
Owner (s) Name: a `IV ucuak-3Z`F- ZZ�a w��
Manager(s) Name:
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction,
—= nr.,milepost etc.) _ .5c,
n/�4& ! A/ f?�c�r7Li`CAJ ifs: i7i C11 � �i �%. .. Rs ti.. rl. A9,n—/�
Latitude/Longitude if known: IV _IfJ0 � 345 lZ_7ZL
Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type
of confined animal (s)) .�06--_ r,vi ,el&
Average animal population on the farm (Number an type of animal (s)
raised) 4 3G0 �'.'��cZ; , cu �, ��.Lnlp7�ay
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Year Production Began: /99Z ASCS Tract No. : l 3 �'f
Type of Waste Management System Used: V d e r d ¢-
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Acres Available for Land Application of Waste: -3 6". s
Owner (s) Signature (s) :�10 DATE:
DATE:
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